2009 Payroll Software Updates Payroll Withholding Tables to Include Stimulus Tax CreditPayroll Mate Payroll Software Makes it Easy for Small Businesses and Employers to Comply with the New IRS Payroll Withholding Changes for the "Making Work Pay" tax credit
BI Inspires Real and Lasting Change for ChildrenBI receives award for its creativity and innovation
Doug Smith Named One of BusinessWeek's "World's Most Influential Headhunters"Doug Smith, chief executive officer of B. E. Smith, recently was honored for excellence in management recruiting by being named to BusinessWeek's "World's Most Influential Headhunters" list. Smith's detailed BusinessWeek profile may be viewed at the following link: www.businessweek.com/managing/content/oct2008/ca20081028_085486.htm
As COBRA Costs Continue to Climb, Families Find Cheaper Health Insurance AlternativesAs COBRA costs continue to climb throughout the Florida and the US, many families are being forced to seek less expensive heath insurance alternatives to COBRA. Insurance companies are beginning to answer this demand by providing more health insurance plans that appeal directly to individuals on COBRA.
De-Stress Kit for the Changing Timeswww.destresskit.org
HeartMath founder, Doc Childre, is deeply concerned about all the people who are under great stress from the financial meltdown, who have no tools to help, and don’t understand the bigger picture of what’s going on. Much outgoing care and compassion is needed to help ease the emotional pain that so many are increasingly experiencing. Doc has written a free booklet De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times that provides a few simple practices to help people intercept and manage stress during this period of challenge and uncertainty.
We want to make this free booklet available to as many people as possible. Feel free to post the De-Stress Kit link, print it and give to others, e-mail it to friends and family, send it to other Web sites and blogs, or refer people to www.destresskit.org.
RMS Combines Process Improvement and Appropriate Automation to Yield Organizational Performance Performance excellence. Every organization wants it, yet few get it. This perplexing situation has vexed many managers and leaders over the years and Resource Management Solutions (RMS) has developed methods that aid organizations in achieving it.
RMS Helps Manage Human Capital to Improve Organizational Performance Rod Sherr, a CPA and the President & CEO of Resource Management Solutions (RMS), a California based Corporation, says that if companies would realize the power behind this technology, they could change their entire organization's performance.
National Business Research Institute promotes Dr. Ken West to PresidentNBRI, the National Business Research Institute, a leading research firm in the area of organizational psychology, has tapped long time board member and COO Dr. Ken West to replace current President and founder Dr. Jan Stringer.
Naturejobs and CheckOrphan Unite for Rare Disease DayNaturejobs and CheckOrphan, the leading source for the latest news about rare, orphan and neglected diseases, are proud to announce a new partnership for Rare Disease Day. CheckOrphan will feature a feed of relevant job vacancies and content from naturejobs.com. Jobs will focus on the rapidly emerging fields of rare diseases and personalized medicine. The partnership is another step in CheckOrphan's quest to become a comprehensive platform for rare, orphan and neglected diseases.
TalentDrive CEO to Speak at Multiple Engagements during SIA Executive ForumStaffing Industry's Best and Brightest Meet, Learn and Network
HR.com introduces Savings and Survival Book with over $30,000 in value for HR ProfessionalsHR.com will be publishing a Savings and Survival Book, which will be available April 15, 2009. The book will include coupons from over 250 vendors with a total value in excess of $30,000 in savings, representing products that are used every day in the workforce.
Results Through Relationships: Building Trust, Performance, and Profit Through People - 600 Words For anyone who is interested in being successful in business, it is the building of relationships which will bring the advancement and success that they desire. Find out more. Read this review of Results Through Relationships: Building Trust, Performance, and Profit Through People.
Results Through Relationships: Building Trust, Performance, and Profit Through People - 300 Words For anyone who is interested in being successful in business, it is the building of relationships which will bring the advancement and success that they desire. Find out more. Read this review of Results Through Relationships: Building Trust, Performance, and Profit Through People.
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OHS Training a Safe Bet for HR Professionals Looking to Upgrade SkillsOccupational Health and Safety protocols in the workplace can reduce costs and attract top talent. In the current economy, OHS practices are valuable. Dr. Peter Strahlendorf explains.
Multinational Companies in Japan Seek Labor Cost Reduction PlansMany multinational companies in Japan have found it increasingly costly to hire full-time employees. Pacific Bridge shares more.
Climbing the Millennial Ladder: How to Help Your New Hires Turn into Old ProsToday's economy is paving a bumpy road for new hires to gain success in the workplace. What can managers do to keep the stars of tomorrow happy? Charlie Wonderlic explains.
Share Ideas, Not ExpectationsManagers and executives have the power to shut down a conversation or open up a dialogue. What is the difference and how do you keep from crossing the line? Keith Rosen investigates.
Root Out Rumors Rumor has it there are certain comments in the workplace that can wreak havoc on a company's image. John Baldoni shares ways to end the rumors and spread the truth.
SKIRTS in the BoardroomToo many women are forced to navigate the perilous terrain of the corporate jungle with no guidance. Marshawn Evans shares her advice on how to navigate the workplace in a skirt.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination and the Employment Non-Discrimination ActSexual orientation discrimination is currently not explicitly prohibited under federal law. But that doesn't mean employers don't need to be concerned about sexual orientation or gender-identity discrimination. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article by Gary Fealk.
How We Communicate – “Are You Talking to Me?” Talk may be cheap, but do we really know how to use it to our advantage? Abby Anderson of Solutions EAP has some answers.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: When Your Employer’s Promises Turn Out to be “Smoke & Mirrors”When a company doesn't deliver on what it has promised upon hiring you, what do you do? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
New Research on “Severance Practices Around the World” Aids Managers Operating in Turbulent TimesCompanies are being forced to compete wisely in the global market and that leads to more pressure on implementing proper severance packages for exiting employees. Right Management shares the study.
Lead, Follow, or WallowLeadership is an action, not a position. Jim Clemmer explains.
Meet Generation Y: The New Young WorkforceGeneration Y may be the highest performing workforce. Bruce Tulgan explains.
A Leader’s Greatest Gift – TLCsExcerpting very positive high task and high touch comments from recent program testimonials, the Stress Doc (Mark Gorkin) explores two new leadership concepts, including techniques and tools, emerging from his keynote speaking and relatively brief workshops: a) TLCs – the importance of and the ability to inspire in one or two hours “Trust, Laughter and Creative Collaboration” (especially in times of “Crisis”) which in turn radiates high energy and generates team synergy and b) FIST – using style, structure and strategy in a “Focused, Interactive and Short-Term” conceptual and applied framework.
When You Think You’ve ‘Tried Everything’ To Find A New JobSearching for a new job knows no boundaries. Oi Partners reminds job hunters not to forget to examine their job searches repeatedly.
IHRIM Names 2009 Partners Award RecipientsJeitosa Group International, Ultimate Software lauded for commitment to industry
CompareHRIS.com Proudly Announces One Year AnniversaryCompareHRIS.com, a free, easy-to-use, and extremely comprehensive web site dedicated to assisting human resource professionals with their evaluation, selection, and use of HR software applications proudly celebrates their first anniversary.
Once upon a testThis is a story about testing.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Selects Prescription Solutions Sixth consecutive endorsement highlights Taft-Hartley trusts’ interest in offering high quality,
low-cost pharmacy benefits to its union members
Start Asking the Right QuestionsDo you know the right questions to ask your employees? Bruce Tulgan puts you through the test.
Fresho.com Says "Yes" to Diversity Recruiting and Joins With Diversity.comJob search engine Fresho.com announces partnership with Diversity.com America's most trusted source for recruiting job seekers from diverse ethnic cultures, life styles, abilities, religious affiliations and gender.
HRMS Solutions Named Top Spectrum Business Partner for 2008HRMS Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce that the firm has been named Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation Business Partner of the Year in recognition for being an outstanding partner with regards to sales revenue, consulting services and business development achievement.
Land That Job Syndicates Job Listings Career resource site provides job posting widgets for easy use by local job sites
The Training Associates Named Top Learning Provider For Third Consecutive YearHRO Today Recognizes Trainer Consulting Specialist As Learning Solutions Leader
Vangent Awarded $13.5 Million Royal Saudi Air Force Learning Modernization Contract Vangent, Inc., a leading global provider of information management, strategic business process outsourcing, and human capital solutions, today announced that it has received a contract through the 350th Electronic Systems Group at Hanscom AFB, MA to modernize the Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) learning infrastructure.
Company Layoff Plans Expected to Decline, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsMany Employers Still Planning Salary and Hiring Freezes, 401(k) Match Reductions and Smaller Raises
Harvard Business Publishing Releases Leading Across the AgesOnline Course Based on Work of Tamara Erickson Aims to Reduce Friction and Encourage Collaboration across Generations in the Workplace
Facing Layoffs and Shrinking Industry Segment, Many Employees Opt for RecareeringAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 4.1 million over the last 12 months. The job market is tighter than ever and competition for jobs is fierce, especially in shrinking industry segments like automobiles, manufacturing and financial services.
SkillSoft Announces 3/3 Webcast featuring NYT Columnist Thomas FriedmanMarch 3, 2009 Live Event Highlights SkillSoft’s Leadership Development Channel
SUN MICROSYSTEMS, SAFEWAY AND LENOVO JOIN SMARTPOST CLIENT ROSTERTight economy accelerates need for smarter posting and sourcing solutions
Sean Bisceglia Speaking at Onrec Online Recruiting Expo 2009Sean Bisceglia, CEO of TalentDrive, to Speak at Onrec Online Recruiting EXPO 2009 November. 3-4 in Chicago
WANTED Technologies Extends Agreement with Major ClientWANTED’s Proven Solution to be Integrated into Monster’s
In-house Business Intelligence Platform
Dr. John Boudreau, Christine Cashen Keynoting IHRIM ConferenceHuman resources practitioners and information systems specialists from around the globe will be educated and entertained by two renowned speakers – John Boudreau, Ph.D. and Christine Cashen, M.A. – who will keynote the annual HRMStrategies 2009 Conference & Expo hosted by the International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM).
CyberShift Vice President to Discuss Workforce Management Solutions at Gateway SHRM February MeetingCyberShift Vice President to Discuss Workforce Management Solutions at
Gateway SHRM’s February Chapter Meeting
Accurate Background Named to Nation’s Top Business List for 2009Ranked on both the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in California and the Top 500 Hispanic American Owned Business List for 2009
Spectrum wins HRchitect's HRIS beauty pageantSpectrum Human Resource Systems Corp. took the crown in HRchitect’s Mid-Market HRIS Beauty Pageant webinar, beating out contenders NuView Systems, Inc., Salary.com, Inc., and PDS.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: How to Deal With an Office ChatterboxThe office chatty Cathy or Ken exists in almost every workplace. More often than not, they are to busy chatting to notice their own mistakes and that directly impacts their coworkers. Joan Lloyd shares how to deal with the office chatterbox.
Stop Working and Start LivingIs work what you do for a living, or does it show what you do with your living? Jim Clemmer explains.
Pssst ... Want to Know my Secret?, says 2008 Benny Award WinnerRead how AFG's Management and WalkingSpree lassoed their costs and their employees health.
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BI Rated 'Outstanding' in Best Companies 2009 AccreditationBI is recognised as an 'outstanding' organisation and awarded prestigious two-star status in 2009's Best Companies accreditation.
Feeble U.S. Hiring Demand Fails to Show Normal Post-Holiday BounceVolume of Job Ads in January Indicates Continuing Deterioration
in Employment Outlook
MuniGov2.0 Announces Virtual conference on Web2.0 TechnologyMuniGov2.0 , a group of government employees who are working to promote the use of Web 2.0 technology in the work place will hold its first online conference to discuss and share ideas about the uses and applications of this new and vital tool.
KnowledgeAdvisors adds Bersin & Associates High Impact Measurement Framework to Metrics that MatterKnowledgeAdvisors adds Bersin & Associates Measurement Framework to the Metrics that Matter® Offering and Adds Industry Analyst Josh Bersin to its Distinguished Advisory Board
7,000-Employee Cumberland Farms Selects Ultimate Software’s UltiPro® 7,000-Employee Cumberland Farms Selects Ultimate Software’s UltiPro® Delivered through Software-as-a-Service
SkillSoft and SuccessFactors Integration Allows More Access to Learning AssetsKaizen or Constant Improvement Makes Organizations More Successful in Any Economic Environment
KRESS Employment Screening Announces Document Verification Services for Free Consent Based Social Security Verification & E-Verify Combined in Program
oDesk Reports on Freelance Economy in Current Recession oDesk reports on the state of the freelance economy. Homeshoring of freelance tech jobs has increased. Freelance wages remain strong despite increased competition. oDesk determines that highly skilled freelance web developers and software programmers are well-positioned to thrive in adverse circumstances.
Characteristics of a MentorWhat makes a successful mentor? Cecile Peterkin explains it takes someone who wants to share their experiences.
CEO Confidence Hits All-Time LowThe Conference Board shares its study on CEO Confidence showing it's at an all time low.
Hiring Expats in Singapore Increasingly Attractive Singapore is considered one of the easiest cities in Asia to localize foreign talent. Pacific Bridge reports.
Stop Stealing by Employees: Pre-Employment Tests & Other Ways to Stop Employee TheftEmployees with sticky fingers can be stopped. As Dr. Michael Mercer explains, pre-employment tests can help employers from unnecessary losses.
Executive Search Consultant Calls: Benefit or Bother?Specialized executive search consultants can make your life so much easier says Marjorie Slater.
10 Tips for Managing UncertaintyNeed some ideas to help you cope with all the turmoil that comes from today’s uncertainty? Sharyn Mosca shares her suggestions to help leaders manage through uncertainty.
The Common Causes of Priority Overload The vast majority of individuals and management teams are overwhelmed, says Jim Clemmer. He shares his tips on how to prioritize and relieve stress.
2009 Workplace Survival Guide Tom Terez shares 40 ways to work smart when times are tough.
Economy, Political Changes Could Create Perfect Storm for Employment LawsuitsWith unemployment expected to rise to its highest level in more than 25 years, some legal experts are predicting more employment lawsuits.
Paradox Underscores Continued Need for Training in Ethical Decision-MakingA recent poll from Deloitte and Junior Achievement found that most teens think they can make ethical decisions, yet many believe it is okay to cheat and lie.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Job Hunting During Down Times Brings QuestionsJoan Lloyd shares her tips on searching for jobs during challenging times.
Survey Reveals Majority of Staffing Firms Implementing New Services and Investing in Marketing TalentDrive shares survey results that show 52% of Staffing Firms are investing to reposition their company.
CSR and the Engaged WorkforceWhile economic conditions rise and fall, the trend toward sound environmental, social and ethical corporate practices is steadily increasing. Rebecca Ranninger explans.
Foreign Firms in China Brace For Worker Unrest as Economic Downturn IntensifiesMigrant workers make up much of the workforce in China. As the economy worsens, these workers are feeling the stress and that has lead to some rioting. Pacific Bridge investigates.
The Credible Company: Communicating with Today’s Skeptical Workforce - 600 Word ReviewThe Credible Company addresses the need for corporations to communicate more openly, more personally, and in a more timely manner with their employees. Find out more. Read this review.
The Credible Company: Communicating with Today’s Skeptical Workforce - 300 Word ReviewThe Credible Company addresses the need for corporations to communicate more openly, more personally, and in a more timely manner with their employees. Find out more. Read this review.
Hodes iQ Offers Thought Leadership for HR ProfessionalsUpcoming speaking engagements include topics such as
HR metrics and recessionary HR tactics
Small Businesses Benefit From Launch of Free Software Selection ToolThe time-consuming process of choosing business software just got easier for the world's 50+ million small businesses, with the beta launch of an online recommendation and comparison tool by SoftwareShortlist.com.
iCIMS Announces Growing Number of Mid-Market Clients Adopting Full Talent PlatformMid-sized Businesses Cite the Talent Platform’s Cost Effectiveness and Long-Term Value as Key Factors in their Decision Making Process
Job Board/Career Network CPGjobs Providing Diversity Training, Recruitment and Consulting ServicesConsumer packaged goods industry’s #1 career network and job board will expand its services to include diversity training, recruiting and consulting to clients worldwide
Ceridian Named to the Global Outsource 100 List for Fourth Consecutive YearCeridian is one of select few companies to be named to the top 100 list since its inception.
Health Care Benefit Cost Increases to Remain at 6% in 2009 Move to Consumer-Directed Health Plans Continues, According to Watson Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey
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Aberdeen’s HCM Summit Approved for Credit by the HR Certification InstituteAberdeen’s Human Capital Management Summit Approved for Credit by the HR Certification Institute
- March 24-25 event will explore Best-in-Class insights to drive business execution through increased employee engagement and strategic talent management
CHARAN’S CHANGEToday, business leaders at every level face an unprecedented challenge: the worldwide economic downturn. Cash and credit are dwindling, sales forecasts are dismal, and morale is sinking. This is not a time to reflect. It is a time to act, decide, and energize people – with urgency.
Kathi Myers Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorKathi Myers has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the the firm's compensation consulting practice.
Answerthink’s EzCPG Solution Receives SAP QualificationAnswerthink Broadens Solutions
To Include Offering for Consumer Products Companies
Mzinga Unveils Industry-Changing Social Learning SuiteGroundbreaking Solution Delivers Comprehensive Blend
of Formal and Social Learning
New Hong Kong Job Boards Launched The Omni Job Board Network launches its suite of Hong Kong-specific job boards including www.Jobs-In-Hong-Kong.
HealthSmart Contracts with MEDai for Predictive Modeling Technology to Improve Members’ Health HealthSmart will use MEDai’s award-winning predictive modeling technology to identify members who may currently be at the lower end of a disease stage, but are likely to incur high costs in the near future, one to two years out. The program couples the identification process with an effective disease management program to focus on monitoring and proactively treating the identified members.
Singapore Infocomm Firms Upbeat About GrowthSurvey shows many are still hiring and six in ten expect to do well this year.
Incentive Logic to Support InTuneSM Member Loyalty and EngagementA corporate wellness program with engaging prizes, contests, and sweepstakes
MBO Partners Offers Webinar on Bill Rate Strategies for Independent Consultants and ContractorsGene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners, will present a one hour seminar about bill rate strategies for independent contractors and freelancers. Calculating bill rates is a critical yet poorly understood aspect of running a consulting business, and options include value billing, retainers, fixed price, hourly, success bonuses, and contingency fees. Zaino will share tips on making sure your rates are competitive and contribute to successful, long term client relationships.
Searching for Marketing Jobs?To help marketers become more competitive in a tight job market, SEMPO Institute, the online distance learning division of SEMPO, (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization), www.sempoinstitute.com, today announced it is launching a new, four-lesson course designed to provide job seekers and search marketers with enhanced skills in keyword search and copywriting.
The Boston Red Sox Selects Ultimate Software’s UltiPro® Delivered through Software-as-a-ServiceUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that the Boston Red Sox, a professional baseball team based in Boston, MA, has selected UltiPro for human capital management (HCM), along with its performance management and recruitment feature-sets, all delivered through software-as-a-service (SaaS), in 2008.
New WebDATA Program Keeps Employees and Supervisors Up on Drug & Alcohol RequirementsWebDATA, a newly launched Drug/Alcohol Training and Awareness program from Edge Information Management, Inc., is a valuable online tool created to help companies stay in compliance with the latest federally mandated educational requirements.
Top “Green” Human Resource Practices Target Travel and Printing, Buck Consultants Survey Finds"The Greening of HR Survey," conducted by Buck Consultants, finds that more than half of employers currently practice strategic environmental management.